Because we need the most current financial statements, it is suggested that you wait to send financial documents until after you have been accepted.

Watch the Deadlines!!

Summer

For NEW initial International Students holding an F-1 visa coming to TWU from their home country:

April 1 Immigration Deadline (Must have applied by Feb.1, received an acceptance letter and submitted all immigration documents for I-20 by April 1)

Fall

For NEW initial International Students holding an F-1 visa coming to TWU from their home country

May 1 Immigration Deadline (Must have applied by March 1, received an acceptance letter, and submitted all immigration documents for I-20 by May 1)

Spring

For NEW initial International Students holding an F-1 visa coming to TWU from their home country

October 1 Immigration Deadline (Must have applied by July 1, received an acceptance letter, and submitted all immigration documents for I-20 by Oct 1)

Getting the SEVIS I-20

Financial Requirements

TWU can prepare a SEVIS I-20 for international students because it complies with U.S. governmental regulations.

A SEVIS I-20 is required to obtain a F1 student visa and to maintain your F1 status.

Immigration requires TWU to obtain reliable documentation that the student has financial resources adequate to meet educational and personal expenses while studying in the U.S. TWU requires documentation of funds for the first year of study; and credible evidence of the source of funds for the remainder of the academic program. See estimated expenses below.

Original documents are required. (*Note: TWU Office of International Education will accept scanned or faxed copies of financial documents but student is required to bring original documents to our office at the start of Orientation Week.)

Note: Available scholarships may be limited for F-1/J-1 students and immigration regulations offer limited employment opportunities; therefore, assistantships and employment are not guaranteed and should not be considered as a primary means of support. Students will not be eligible for a need-based scholarship within the first academic year. If this commitment is not met, student may be subject to withdrawal from TWU for nonpayment and consequently lose his/her F-1/J-1 student visa status.

The list below shows types of sponsorship and documentation TWU accepts for all new undergraduate and graduate international students seeking SEVIS I-20:

Sponsor/Source

Documentation Required

Self

Current personal bank statement or bank letter on personal account, not older than 3 months, with bank name and name of student indicating personal bank balance in U.S. dollars. TWU will NOT accept bank statements from a business account or financial documents that are insurance policies, retirement accounts or personal or real property appraisals. Affidavit of Sponsor/Financial Certification Form

Parents

Current personal bank statement or bank letter on personal account, not older than 3 months, with bank name and name of parent indicating personal bank balance in U.S. dollars. TWU will NOT accept bank statements from a business account or financial documents that are insurance policies, retirement accounts or personal or real property appraisals. Affidavit of Sponsor/Financial Certification Form

Relative/Friends

Current personal bank statement or bank letter on personal account, not older than 3 months, with bank name and name of sponsor indicating personal bank balance in U.S. dollars. TWU will NOT accept bank statements from a business account or financial documents that are insurance policies, retirement accounts or personal or real property appraisals. Affidavit of Sponsor/Financial Cerfication Form

TWU Department Assistantship

Department offer of employment and letter of acceptance from department at TWU

TWU or Outside Scholarship

Document/letter from awarding institution stating amount and length of scholarship

Government Scholarship

Official letter from government stating amount and length of scholarship

Total Estimated Costs for New and Transfer International Students (I-20’s) as of June 2014.

Estimated costs based on 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for Graduate Students.

Student

Total Avg Cost per year

Tuition & Fees

Living Expenses

Health Ins

Books

Undergraduate

28,011

15,883

9,378

1,700

1,050

In-state tuition

Waiver*

11,363

Room & Board Waiver

6,507

Additional Expense for Spouse

4,000

Additional Expense for each child

3,000

Student

Total Avg Cost per year

Tuition & Fees

Living Expenses

Health Ins

Books

Graduate

25,738

13,610

9378

1,700

1,050

In-state tuition

Waiver*

9,410

Room & Board Waiver

6,507

Additional Expense for Spouse

4,000

Additional Expense for each child

3,000

Estimated Costs Subject to Change without Notice

*Students will need to provide proof of an Assistantship position by providing their appointment letter. Students will also need to provide proof of any scholarship they receive. These amounts may be deducted off the total they need to show for I-20 Financial Documents.

For information on receiving your I-20 via express mail, see "Receiving Your I-20" in the navigation tab on top left.